Mental Health Commission
While it is normal for young people to feel sad, stressed, angry or anxious at times, when these feelings last longer and impact day-to-day life, extra help and support may be needed.
There are a range of conditions and experiences, and degrees of how serious a mental health issue might be. Everyone’s experiences are different.
If or when you seek help, it's important to find the right service and way to manage your personal mental health as an individual.
Prevention and early intervention are especially important for children and young people to prevent or delay the development of mental health issues. Acute care is also there if you need it.
Want to know more?
To learn more about how to maintain your mental health and wellbeing visit the Think Mental Health website.
If you are looking for more information as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person or for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, visit the Strong Spirit Strong Mind website.
To find out how the Western Australian Government is transforming and improving the mental health system for infants, children and adolescents, visit the Infant, Child and Adolescent System Transformation Program website.
Support and Services
In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
- CAMHS Crisis Connect (Mental health advice and support for children and young people in the metropolitan area, available 24/7): 1800 048 636
- headspace (12 to 25-year-olds, family and friends, seven days a week from 9am to 1am AEST)*: 1800 650 890
- Kids Helpline*: 1800 551 800 (five to 25-year-olds) or 1800 654 432 (parents)
- Youthbeyondblue: 1300 224 636 (12 to 25-year-olds)
* These services are not funded by the Mental Health Commission.
- eheadspace group chat sessions (11 to 25-year-olds)*
- ReachOut.com online forums (14 to 24-year-olds)*
* These services are not funded by the Mental Health Commission.
- Community Alcohol and Drug Services can support young people and families with alcohol or other drug concerns.
- Drug and Alcohol Youth Service provides young people (aged 12 to 21 years) and their families with access to a comprehensive range of alcohol and drug services.
- Pilot Youth Psychosocial Support Packages helps young people aged 16 to 24 years experiencing mental health issues, including those with co-occurring alcohol and other drug issues, with short-term support to manage day-to-day living.
- Pilot Youth Transitional Housing and Support Program helps young people aged 16 to 24 years who experience mental health issues, including those with co-occurring alcohol and other drugs issues, who need short-term support to manage day-to-day living alongside transitional accommodation.
View more specific Child and Youth Mental Health services in Western Australia here.
Page last updated2 May 2025
